Elder Abuse and Neglect
A selected bibliography
August 2012
Prepared by the New Zealand Family Violence Clearinghouse, The University of Auckland
Contents
Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 2
The nature and scope of elder abuse and neglect................................................................. 2
New Zealand data ............................................................................................................. 2
New Zealand literature reviews.......................................................................................... 3
New Zealand reading ........................................................................................................ 3
International reading .......................................................................................................... 4
Prevention and Intervention .................................................................................................. 5
Older People and Intimate Partner Violence ......................................................................... 6
Self Neglect .......................................................................................................................... 8
Dementia .............................................................................................................................. 8
Resources............................................................................................................................. 9
Websites ............................................................................................................................. 10
Contact Information ............................................................................................................. 10
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Introduction
This selected bibliography has been produced by the New Zealand Family Violence
Clearinghouse. It focuses on research on elder abuse in New Zealand, and international
literature readily available on the internet or from the New Zealand Family Violence
Clearinghouse library. It includes a section focused on intimate partner violence towards
older people (mostly women), a section on resources which may be used by those working
with communities to prevent elder abuse and neglect, and a list of websites which provide
access to further reading and resources.
There are two New Zealand literature reviews on this topic which should be referred to by
those wishing to do further reading or research on this topic. These literature reviews are
included in the bibliography.
We acknowledge the work of Age Concern New Zealand in providing services to those
experiencing all forms of elder abuse and neglect and raising awareness of the issue. This
bibliography includes information and resources published by Age Concern.
How to get items. Use the “Available from the Library” link to get items available online or to
request items available in hard copy (indicated by the location code). “Download PDF” links
go directly to an online document. Use interlibrary loan to request other items.
The nature and scope of elder abuse and neglect
New Zealand data
These are the last published reports providing an analysis of referrals to Age Concern Elder
Abuse and Neglect Prevention Services. Reports covering the period from 1996 – 2004 were
also published. Age Concern no longer routinely updates these reports. Contact Age
Concern Head Office for current referrals data or historic referrals data analyses.
Age Concern. (2007). Elder abuse and Neglect Prevention: Challenges for the future:
including an analysis of referrals to Age Concern Elder Abuse and Neglect Prevention
services from 1 July 2004 to 30 June 2006. Wellington: Age Concern New Zealand.
Available from the library TRO 362.6042 ELD
Age Concern. (2007). Elder Neglect: an analysis of cases referred to Age Concern New
Zealand during 2002-2006. Summary. Wellington: Age Concern. Download PDF
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New Zealand literature reviews
Fallon, P. (2006). Elder abuse and/or neglect: literature review. Wellington: Ministry of
Social Development. Available from the Library Online
Violence against seniors: a literature review. (1992). Christchurch: Planning and
Research Unit, C.IB. Available from the Library TRO 362.6 VIO.
New Zealand reading
Age Concern. (2012). Background: about elder abuse and neglect, #1, Wellington: Age
Concern. Fact sheet (6 p.). Download PDF
Age Concern. (2012). Key trends: from data about elder abuse and neglect in New
Zealand, #2. Wellington: Age Concern. Fact sheet (2 p.) Download PDF
Brook, Glynnis. (2007). Abusing the abused? The double whammy of elder abuse and
neglect. Social Work Review 19(2): 1-3.
Davey, J. A., McKendry, J. (2011). Financial abuse of older people in New Zealand: a
working paper. Wellington: Age Concern. Available from the Library Online
Fanslow, J. L. (2005). Elder abuse. In Beyond zero tolerance: key issues and future
directions for family violence work in New Zealand (pp. 59-66). Wellington: Families
Commission. Available from the Library Online; TRO 362.8292 FAN
Levine, M., Boutros, N., Waldvogel, J., Stone, G. (2011). Elder abuse and neglect. in Family
violence in migrant and refugee families and successful models of prevention and
intervention: a summary analysis and annotated bibliography (pp.13-14). Wellington, :
Ministry of Social Development. Available from the Library Online
Lievore, D., Mayhew, P., Mossman, E. (2007). Elder abuse and neglect. In The scale and
nature of family violence in New Zealand: a review and evaluation of knowledge
(pp.49-53). Wellington: Ministry of Social Development.
Available from the Library Online; TRO 362.8292 LIE
Osborn, A. (1996). Caregivers and elders: the caregiving relationship : an exploratory
study of elder maltreatment in New Zealand. A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the
requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Psychology at the University of Canterbury.
Peri, K., Fanslow, J. L., Hand, J., Parsons, J. (2008). Elder abuse and neglect:
exploration of risk and protective factors. Wellington: Families Commission.
Available from the Library Online; TRO 362.6 PER
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Schofield, V. (2004). Elder abuse and neglect: causes and consequences. In M. Connolly
(Ed.). Violence in society: New Zealand perspectives (pp. 81-94). Christchurch: Te
Awatea Press. Available from the Library TRO 303.600993 VIO
International reading
Aitken, L., Griffin, G. (1996). Gender issues in elder abuse. London: Sage Publications.
Available from the Library TRO 362.6 GEN
Barrett, O. W., Miller-Perrin, C. I., Perrin, R. D. (2011). Abuse of elderly and disabled
persons. In Family violence across the lifespan: an introduction (pp.583-638). 3rd ed.
Los Angeles: Sage. Available from the Library TRO 362.8292 BAR
Daly, J. M., Merchant, M. L., Jogerst, G. J. (2011). Elder abuse research: a systematic
review. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect. 23(4): 48-65. Access abstract
Daly, J. M., Mrinalini, J., Jogerst, G. J. (2009). Comparison of international elder abuse
prevalence studies. International Perspectives in Victimology, 4(2): 31-39.
Erlingsson, C.I. (2007). Searching for elder abuse: a systematic review of database
citations. Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, 19(3-4): 59-78. Access abstract
Financial elder abuse research project [n.d.) Protecting elders' assets study: ethical
management of older persons’ financial assets (PEAS, 2009-2011): summary and reports.
Reports prepared by Monash University for State Trustees (Victoria Australia).
Access this website
Johnson, T.F. (Ed.). (1995). Elder mistreatment: ethical issues, dilemmas, and
decisions. New York: Haworth Press. Available from the Library TRO 362.6 ELD
Kosberg, J.I. (2007). Introduction [to special edition on the abuse of older men]. Journal of
Elder Abuse and Neglect, 19(1-2): 1-5. Access abstract
Kosberg, J.I., Garcia, J. L. (Eds.). (1995). Elder abuse : international and cross-cultural
perspectives. New York: Haworth. Available from the library TRO 362.6 ELD
Mellor, M. J., Brownell, P. Elder abuse and mistreatment: policy, practice, and research.
New York: Haworth Press, 2006. Available from the Library TRO 362.6 ELD
Mowlam,A., Tennant, R., Dixon, J., McCreadie, C., (2007). UK Study of Abuse and
Neglect of Older People:qualitative findings. London; Comic Relief. Download PDF
National Center for Elder Abuse. (1988). The National Elder Abuse Incidence Study.
American Public Human Services Association. Download PDF
National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse [website]. (n.d.). What is elder
abuse? NCPEA. Access this website
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O'Keeffe, M. et al. (2007). UK Study of Abuse and Neglect of Older People: prevalence
survey report. London: Department of Health. Access the website
Podnieks, E., Kosberg, J. I., Lowenstein, A. (Eds.). (2003). Elder abuse: selected papers
from the Prague World Congress on Family Violence. Binghamton, NY: Haworth
Maltreatment and Trauma Press. Available from the Library TRO 362.6 ELD
Payne, B.K. (2005). Crime and elder abuse : an integrated perspective. 2nd ed.
Springfield, Ill.: Charles C. Thomas. Available from the Library TRO 364.1555 CRI
Pritchard, J. (2001). Male victims of elder abuse: their experiences and needs. London:
Jessica Kingsley. Available from the Library TRO 362.6 MAL
Walsh, C. A., Yon, Y. (2012). Developing an empirical profile for elder abuse research in
Canada. Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, 24(2): 104-119. Access abstract
Wolf, R., Daichman, L., Bennett, G. (2002). Abuse of the elderly. In E.Krug, et al. (Eds.).
World report on violence and health (pp. 123-146). Geneva: WHO. Available from the
Library Online
World Health Organization. (2002). Missing voices: views of older persons on elder
abuse. Geneva: WHO. Download PDF
World Health Organization. (2002). The Toronto Declaration on the global prevention of
elder abuse. Geneva: WHO. Download PDF
Prevention and Intervention
Alt, K. L., Nguyen, A. L., Meurer, L. N. (2011). Effectiveness of educational programs to
improve recognition or reporting of elder abuse and neglect: a systematic review of
the literature. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 23(3): 213-233. Access abstract
Anetzberger, G.J. (2003). The clinical management of elder abuse. New York: Haworth
Press. Available from the Library TRO 362.6 CLI
Bagshaw, D., Wendt, S,, Zannettino, L. (2009). Preventing the abuse of older people by
their family members. Stakeholder paper: 7. Sydney: Australian Domestic and Family
Violence Clearinghouse. Download PDF
Brandl, B. et al. (2006). Elder abuse detection and intervention: a collaborative
approach. New York: Haworth Press. Available from the Library TRO 362.6 ELD
Diesfeld, K. (2011). Analysis of legal cases for prevention of elder abuse: decisions
from New Zealand. Journal of Law and Medicine, 18(4):737-48. Access abstract
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Glasgow, K., Fanslow, J. L. (2007). Family violence intervention guidelines: elder abuse
and neglect. Wellington: Ministry of Health. Available from the Library Online;
TRO 362.6 FAM
Keys, F. (2003). Responding to elder abuse and neglect: assessment and referral
procedures. Working paper prepared for the Office for Senior Citizens.
Available from the Library TRO 362.6042 RES
McKendry, J. (2011). She can't make herself safe so give me that power: statutory
powers and Elder Abuse and Neglect Prevention Service Coordinators. A paper
submitted to Victoria, University of Wellington, in fulfilment of the requirements of Social
Policy Research Essay (SPOL489). Available from the Library Online; TRO 362.6 MCK
Maher, P. A. (2005). A study of social work practitioners and their needs when
intervening in cases of elder abuse and neglect. A thesis submitted to the University of
Canterbury in partial fulfilment of the requirements of the degree of Masters of Arts in Social
Work. Available from the Library Online; TRO 362.6042 STU
Miller, D,, Jaye, C. (2007). GPs' perception of their role in the identification and
management of family violence. Family Practice 24(2): 95-101 Access abstract
Williams, Julian, Neale, Jenny, Preston, David. (1998). Report of evaluation of elder
abuse and neglect programmes [to] New Zealand Community Funding Agency.
Wellington: BERL. Available from the Library TRO 362.6 REP
Older People and Intimate Partner Violence
This section focuses on the extent of and response to intimate partner violence experienced
by older people. This issue may also be discussed in the more general material listed above.
Age Concern. (2007). Abuser information. In Elder abuse and Neglect Prevention:
Challenges for the future: including an analysis of referrals to Age Concern Elder
Abuse and Neglect Prevention services from 1 July 2004 to 30 June 2006 (pp.36-40).
Wellington: Age Concern New Zealand. Available from the Library TRO 362.6042 ELD
Note: Contact Age Concern National Office for current client/abuser relationship data.
Cook, J. M., Dinnen, S., O’Donnell, C. (2011). Older women survivors of physical and
sexual violence: a systematic review of the quantitative literature. Journal of Women’s
Health, 20(7): 1075-1081. Access abstract
Council on the Ageing. (2000). Two lives - two worlds: older people and domestic
violence. Vols. 1 & 2. Canberra: Partnerships Against Domestic Violence.
Available from the Library TRO 362.6 TWO
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Hager, D. (2011). Finding safety: provision of specialised domestic violence and
refuge services for women who currently find it difficult to access mainstream
services: disabled women, older women, sex workers and women with mental illness
and/or drug and alcohol problems as a result of domestic violence. Wellington: Winston
Churchill Memorial Trust. Available from the library Online
Leisey, M., Kupstas, P. K., Cooper, A. (2009). Domestic violence in the second half of
life. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 21(2): 141-151. Access abstract
McFerran, L. (2009). The disappearing age: a discussion paper on a strategy to
address violence against older women. Topic paper 18. Sydney: Australian Domestic and
Family Violence Clearinghouse. Available from the Library Online
McGarry, J., Simpson, C. (2011 Mar/Apr). Domestic violence and older women: a review
of the evidence. Journal of Current Clinical Care, Download PDF
McGarry, J., Simpson, C., Hinchliff-Smith, K. (2011). The impact of domestic abuse for
older women: a review of the literature, Health and Social Care in the Community, 19(1):
3-14. Access abstract
Rana, S. (2010). Domestic violence in later life: annotated bibliography. VAWNet.
Download PDF
Reeves, K. A., Desmarais, S. L., Nicholls, T. L., Douglas, K. S. (2007). Intimate partner
abuse of older men: considerations for the assessment of risk. Journal of Elder Abuse
and Neglect, 19(1-2): 7-27. Access abstract
Seaver, C. (1996). Muted lives: older battered women. Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect
8(2): 3-21. Access abstract
Straka, S. M., Montminy, L. (2006). Responding to the needs of older women
experiencing domestic violence. Violence against Women, 12(3): 251-267
Access abstract
Tetterton, S., Farnsworth, E. (2011). Older women and intimate partner violence:
effective interventions. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 26(14): 2929-2942.
Access abstract
VAWNet. (2010). Special collection: preventing and responding to domestic & sexual
violence in later life. National Online Resource Center on Violence against Women.
Access the webpage
Women’s Aid. (2007).Older women and domestic violence: an overview. Bristol:
Women's Aid. Download PDF
Note: Access this webpage on the Woman’s Aid website for more information about older
women and domestic violence.
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Self Neglect
Pavlou, M.P., Lachs, M.S. (2006). Could self-neglect in older adults be a geriatric
syndrome? Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 54(5): 831-842. Access abstract
Peri, K. (2000) Hermits, hovels and havens - self neglect in older people. A thesis
submitted to the University of Otago in partial fulfilment of the requirement of the degree of
Masters of health Science.
Dementia
Anetzberger, G. J., Palmisano, B.R., Sanders M., Bass D., Dayton C., Eckert S., Schimer
M.R. (2000), A model intervention for elder abuse and dementia. The Gerontologist,
40(4): 492-497. Access the abstract
Cooper, C., Selwood, A., Blanchard, M., Walker, Z., Blizard, R., Livingston, G. (2009).
Abuse of people with dementia by family carers: representative cross sectional
survey. BMJ. 338: b155. Access the abstract
Lingler, J.H. (2003). Ethical issues in distinguishing sexual activity from sexual
maltreatment among women with dementia. Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, 15(2); 85
– 102. Access the abstract
Vande Weerd, C., Paveza, G.J. (2006), Verbal mistreatment in older adults: a look at
persons with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers in the state of Florida. Journal
of Elder Abuse & Neglect, 17(4): 11 – 30. Access the abstract
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Resources
Age Concern. (2012). Background: about elder abuse and neglect, #1, Wellington: Age
Concern. Fact sheet (6 p.). Download PDF
Age Concern. (2012). Key trends: from data about elder abuse and neglect in New
Zealand, #2. Wellington: Age Concern. Fact sheet (2 p.) Download PDF
Age Concern. (2012). Vignettes: Older people matter, #3. Wellington: Age Concern. Case
studies (3 p.) Download PDF
Age Concern. (n.d.) It’s all about manaakitanga respect. Wellington: Age Concern. Pocket
leaflet. Free - available from NZFVC while stocks last, or Contact Age Concern
Age Concern. (2011). Respect not threats. Wellington: Age Concern. Information sheet (4
p.) Download the PDF
Age Concern. (2010). Older people have the right to decide how they use their money:
information about elder financial abuse. Wellington: Age Concern.
Available from the library Online
Age Concern. (2009). It’s all about respect: preventing elder abuse and neglect. A
handbook for people working with older people / kaumatua. Wellington: Age Concern.
Available for purchase. Available from the library TRVF000139 or available to purchase
Contact Age Concern
Age Concern. (2007). It’s all about respect: identifying and preventing elder abuse and
neglect. Wellington: Age Concern. DVD (35 mins.)
Available from the Library TRO 362.6 ITS, or available for purchase Contact Age Concern
Age Concern. (2007). Why respect? Everyday New Zealanders speak. Wellington:
Age Concern. DVD (10 mins.) Available from the library TRO 362.6 AGE, or available for
purchase Contact Age Concern
Families Commission. (2008). Preventing elder abuse and neglect. Wellington: Families
Commission. Leaflet style, research summary (6 p.) Available from the Library Online
Wallace, Elize. (2010). GenerationALL AMA: mid-campaign report. Whangarei:
Whangarei Everyday Communities. Available from the Library TRO 306.85 WAL
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day resources. Access this website
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Websites
Age Concern New Zealand http://www.ageconcern.org.nz
Action on Elder Abuse (UK) http://www.elderabuse.org.uk
International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse http://www.inpea.net/
National Center on Elder Abuse (US) http://www.ncea.aoa.gov
National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (US)
http://www.preventelderabuse.org
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day http://www.npea.net/weaad.html
Contact Information
New Zealand Family Violence Clearinghouse
The University of Auckland
Private Bag 92019
Auckland
New Zealand
Tel: 09 923 4640
Email: info@nzfvc.org.nz
Website: www.nzfvc.org.nz
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